Boeing and Malaysia Aviation Group announced an order for 18 737-8 and 12 737-10 single-aisle jets to renew Malaysia Airlines' fleet with more fuel-efficient airplanes. The order, which booked in January 2025 and was posted as unidentified on Boeing's orders and deliveries website, will enable Malaysia's flag carrier to introduce new lie-flat seats and meet growing...
Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc., Michigan and SkyWest Airlines based in St. George, Utah have reached a definitive agreement for landing gear overhaul and systems maintenance on a defined portion of SkyWest Airlines’ Embraer 175-E1 fleet. Program overhauls will commence in 2025 and undergo complete “restoration” in accordance with Embraer’s requirements...
ATR announced a major contract with FedEx Corp. for the acquisition of 10 ATR 72-600F. This order adds to a previous commitment of 30 aircraft, and deliveries are scheduled between 2027 and 2029. The only in-production regional freighter on the market, the ATR 72-600F incorporates the latest technology featured in the ATR –600 series while being specifically designed for cargo oper...
Thales celebrated the opening of its new avionics MRO facility in Gurugram, near the New Delhi airport. Aligned with the vision of “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” (‘self-reliant India’), this centre will provide a wide range of services, including the maintenance & repair of avionics components, to prominent Indian airlines such as Air India and IndiGo. This new repair hub d...
The first sustainable aviation fuels delivery recently took place at the Airbus Canada’s A220 site, enabling the Mirabel teams to use SAF for production, customer acceptance and test flights. This now means that all Airbus commercial aircraft assembly sites around the world are now using SAF for their internal operations. During the course of 2025, all Airbus commercial aircraf...
KlasJet has announced an expansion of its partnership with Sundor by EL AL Group, including the leasing of Boeing 737-800 aircraft for two years, starting in April 2025.This will support its operational capacity and passenger travel demand. With this agreement, both companies are continuing a great partnership, which started in May 2024. Justinas Bulka, CEO of KlasJet, commented: &ldq...
ACL Asia Pacific, part of the Airport Coordination Limited group, confirms its appointment as slot management provider at Australia’s Sydney Airport (SYD), effective 1 April 2025. The award follows a competitive process initiated by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. It is a strategically important win for ACL, introdu...
AURA AERO will be exhibiting at Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, the second largest aviation expo in the US, in Lakeland, Florida. For the first time, the manufacturer will present to the American public its two-seater training aircraft with aerobatic capabilities, INTEGRAL R. The US is a major market for INTEGRAL, being the largest training market, with nearly 600 FAA approved flight schools, ove...
Pilots operating at the world’s most difficult airports must be at their best, as the unique conditions of specific airports can present various challenges during landing or take-off. Demanding environments require high skills to navigate aircraft and handle operations in dangerous airports. Zbigniew Mlotkowski, Director of Crew Training at KlasJet, talks about specific challenges that pilot...
The 2024 Paragon Awards will take place on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 11:30 AM at the Paragon booth during the NBAASDC2025 conference in New Orleans. This prestigious ceremony will honor outstanding achievements within the Paragon Network, recognizing individuals and organizations who demonstrate unwavering commitment to service e...
Archer Aviation and Palantir Technologies partners to build the AI foundation for the future of next-gen aviation technologies. For decades, the aviation industry has made only incremental improvements, constrained by legacy technology and a dominant duopoly in commercial aviation. With the rapid acceleration of AI, as well as breakthroughs in distributed electric propulsion, the industry is...
Emirates has revealed the next seven cities to be served by its A350, as more newly delivered aircraft featuring the airline’s latest cabin innovations enter scheduled service. With the latest tranche of planned Emirates A350 deployments, the airline is expanding the list of its short to medium haul destinations served in the Middle East/GCC and Europe. For the first time, the Emirates A350...
Embraer marks its presence in Australia at the Avalon Airshow from 25 to 30 March 2025, reflecting Embraer’s relevance and long-standing presence in the market with E-Jets and Embraer’s portfolio of business jets. Australia’s Embraer fleet will soon grow with the delivery of eight E190-E2s for Virgin Australia’s. Today there are nearly 50 E-Jets and 20 Embraer business...
Gogo confirmed Supplemental Type Certificate approval by the FAA for its Plane Simple Ka-band tail mount terminal for Gulfstream GV and Gulfstream G550 aircraft. This latest development marks another significant milestone in the Plane Simple antenna series rollout. Gulfstream Aerospace developed the STC at its Savannah, Georgia, headquarters in collaboration with Gogo. This adds to...
A reflection of French elegance and art de vivre, La Première has always embodied Air France's signature excellence. Both at the airport and onboard, La Première guests enjoy exclusive and personalized moments, with high-flying experiences curated by dedicated La Première staff who provide discreet yet attentive service. Benjamin Smith, President of Air Franc...
Bell Textron has completed the delivery of Global Medical Response’s first IFR-configured Bell 407GXi, marking the beginning of 24 anticipated aircraft deliveries to the air medical service operator. Lane Evans, Managing Director of North America Sales, Bell commented: “Bell is proud to deliver the first aircraft in the series to Global Medical Response, highli...
Embraer has successfully completed the initial structural fatigue tests of the wing that will be used in its New Technologies Demonstration Platform. The innovation project is funded by National Development, Scientific and Technological Funding – under the support of Brazil’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and Finep, which promotes Brazil's econo...
Electra has secured 2,200 pre-orders for its groundbreaking EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft. Valued at nearly $9 billion, Electra's order pipeline is one of the largest in the Advanced Air Mobility industry. Electra's Ultra Short – which integrates blown lift and hybrid-electric propulsion to take off and land in just 150 feet -- enables air operator...
ALSIM delivered new Cirrus SR Series G7 simulator which serves as a replica of the Cirrus SR Series G7 aircraft for advanced flight training. This new addition caters to the training needs of Cirrus pilots at Cirrus Training Centers. ALSIM ALSR G7 is a replica of the Cirrus SR Series G7 SR22 aircraft, offering a robust and reliable training solution for various pilot licenses, as well as...
Metrojet Engineering Clark , a Philippines-based MRO station, has become the first Authorised Dealer in Southeast Asia for SpaceX’s Starlink to sell and install the cutting-edge Starlink Satellite system for business aviation users. Starlink, developed by SpaceX, delivers high-speed internet access through a network of satellites in Low Earth Orbit. This global coverage delivers co...
Loch Lomond Seaplanes has signed a MoU with Elfly Group for two nine-seat NOEMI seaplanes, with an option to acquire three more. The commitment represents a major milestone in forging a new era of efficient, sustainable air travel which will revitalise routes across Scotland and the rest of the British Isles, showcasing the potential of electric aviation in linking regional co...
